In Ketchikan there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.71% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,496 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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4 Internet Service Providers in Ketchikan
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Ketchikan are not shown.
Ketchikan Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.71% of Ketchikan. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is GCI. Now you can call companies in Ketchikan with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ketchikan?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ketchikan.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ketchikan home can get up to 2,496 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,500 Mbps, which 99.55% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ketchikan.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Ketchikan, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Ketchikan?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ketchikan you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Ketchikan homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.55% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ketchikan homes.
Internet Market Health in Ketchikan
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ketchikan internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Ketchikan based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Ketchikan internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ketchikan homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, dsl, cable, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Ketchikan internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Ketchikan needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ketchikan, along with details on where in Ketchikan and at what speeds.
GCI Cable in Ketchikan, AK
GCI cable coverage
About 99.55%, or 11,752 people, have GCI cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, west, southwest, southeast, central, and northwest Ketchikan area. GCI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ketchikan.
GCI cable download speeds
GCI is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ketchikan. Versus other cable providers in the area, GCI cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ketchikan. The fastest plan anyone in Ketchikan can order from GCI goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Ketchikan customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
GCI cable upload speeds
In Ketchikan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GCI cable. Compared to other ISPs, GCI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ketchikan cable providers. GCI offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ketchikan is up to 75 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
KPU Fiber in Ketchikan, AK
KPU fiber coverage
About 99.55%, or 11,752 people, have KPU fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, west, southwest, southeast, central, and northwest Ketchikan area. KPU is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ketchikan.
KPU fiber download speeds
KPU is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ketchikan. Versus other fiber providers in the area, KPU fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ketchikan. The fastest plan anyone in Ketchikan can order from KPU goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ketchikan customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
KPU fiber upload speeds
In Ketchikan download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for KPU fiber. Compared to other ISPs, KPU is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ketchikan fiber providers. KPU offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ketchikan is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
KPU DSL in Ketchikan, AK
KPU DSL coverage
About 99.55%, or 11,752 people, have KPU DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, west, southwest, southeast, central, and northwest Ketchikan area. KPU is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ketchikan.
KPU DSL download speeds
KPU is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ketchikan. Versus other DSL providers in the area, KPU DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ketchikan. The fastest plan anyone in Ketchikan can order from KPU goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ketchikan customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
KPU DSL upload speeds
In Ketchikan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for KPU DSL. Compared to other ISPs, KPU is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ketchikan DSL providers. KPU offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ketchikan is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Ketchikan Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ketchikan or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ketchikan compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Ketchikan are faster versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 2,496 Mbps in the city. The state has greater internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 99.71% in Ketchikan.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ketchikan are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Saxman, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mud Bay, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Metlakatla, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kasaan, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thorne Bay, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hydaburg, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Klawock, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Craig, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Naukati Bay, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coffman Cove, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Camp Verde, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Williamston, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Claiborne, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cheval, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cheraw, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wills Point, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Charlton, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chappaqua, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Windsor Locks, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cedar Creek, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds